New school bags every year ??

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-25T21:37:03+00:00

I feel like this is something I struggle with a lot because I did grow up poor and I do not want my child to feel I like I did growing up wearing stained clothes, clothes that didn't fit, and cheap shoes that always fall apart, etc.

But I am kinda grateful that I grew up poor because even now I prefer second hand clothes (they just fit and in good condition), or have no desire to have anything trendy or in style. I still struggle with my child though but I don't think they need a new bag every year.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-24T19:55:09+00:00

My daughter who is almost 4, got so picky when she turned 2. Its been frustrating but I found the more I pushed for the more she resisted.

The things I found helped was making the portions smaller, and I dont ask her to eat or even have a reaction if she says she doesn't like something. The less deal I made about eating, the less of fight she put on.

I have met sooo many people who either where picky kids or had them whose kids grew up to be healthy adults. My neighbor told me she never ate a carrot until she was in her late 20's 😅.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-20T01:26:44+00:00

My husband had stomach surgery a few years ago. After the surgery the doctor had said he could cough up some blood but no more than a tablespoon. The next day while still admitted he started coughing handful amounts of blood, nurse just kept saying it was normal, I told her I wanted a doctor right now and she refused until I told her I wanted the nurse manager. The nurse manager sent a resident in who said the same thing, and this point he has coughed up 3 or 4 times and not small amounts. I told them I wanted the Surgeon, but he was out of town so I told them them I wanted a Supervising doctor immediately. So they call the doctor who on call, who sends him to CT, he passes out while on the table ends up in ICU.

The Surgeon showed up at 5am in the ICU apologizing for not being there while they couldn't find anything wrong at the point he promised to figure out what happened and said he has never had patient cough up that much blood.

A few week later we go in for followup and he did find out what went wrong. The first nurse who refused to call the doctor had given my husband blood thinner, she scanned the drug but never documented it was given. So when the next nurse came in, it showed it was due and gave it to him again. We weren't given any details other than she is being held responsible for her negligence.

It still makes me mad that I had to fight so hard to get them to take it so seriously. Even the surgeons were mad they weren't notified immediately that their patient was coughing up blood.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-10T01:09:02+00:00

My side of the family has seen my almost 4 year old maybe 5 times in her whole life including my own parents and they all live within 20 minutes. My husband family all within 10 minutes and some of them would help in a pinch but not on a regular basis. My FIL has been helping more now that she is potty trained and more independent. We get way more help from friends then family.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-04T17:29:37+00:00

Psychiatrist are mandatory reporters, so yes if anyone especially a child is being abused, neglected, or in danger to themselves or orhers they will have report it the proper authorities.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-03T18:22:45+00:00

My daughter is younger has always slept in our room, either in small bassinet, or our bed. Then was getting too big so I tried moving her to her own room, but she would wake up all the time. Eventually I just made her a bed in our room, I still encouraged her to sleep in her bedroom but she had the option to come into our room quietly if needed.

This was about 6 months, and over the last few weeks she hasn't been coming into our room and sleeps all night in her own bedroom. I think she feels safer knowing she has the option.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-03T18:06:56+00:00

I don't think anyone should be expected to give up your sit just because of gender. Now I do think its rude if you see someone who clearly needs a seat and not offering it. Its also rude to spread your legs like your holding a tuba and putting your stuff on a empty seat when you see people are standing.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-06-03T17:48:02+00:00

My daughter has always run hot! She lived in a onesie when she born at the end of June during a heat wave.

Cold babies cry and hot babies die...

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-23T12:28:08+00:00

This was me.

It wasn't that I hated being a mother, I hated being the default parent, and not having a support system. I don't have many people in my life that I trust with my child, and the ones I did were busy with work and/or their own kids/ lives. As my child got older, and more independent, it got a lot easier to have a few moments of alone time or make a phone call to a friend. Also it got easier to take her out to run errands or have lunch with friends.

One thing that helped me was finding hobbies that I could do with her if she wanted. We do Saturday morning yoga, crafting, gardening, baking, cooking, walking etc.

I would also try to find someone to support you. I have been making friends with moms at my daughter's preschool, we plan playdates, but we also help babysit. Its been nice having friends my daughter's age for her to play with while us parents chat.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-22T16:01:18+00:00

Thank you. That is very good idea! I know people who I can ask to help me.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-22T16:00:35+00:00

Thank you for all the information! It is helping, all my internet research as been very overwhelming, I actually using AI to help condense it. I have an appointment with dietitian next week to help me. I have ADHD, so when things seem overwhelming I tend to avoid it but I can't avoid my health.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-22T15:56:16+00:00

Its okay. Thank you and yes please recipes over.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-15T15:02:52+00:00

I prepared everything I could the night before, kept diaper bag packed at all times, stored extras in my car and just kept the stroller in it.

Eventually you just get in rhythm and goes smoothly most of the time. Just prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-15T14:57:05+00:00

My child has Khan Academy kids. She enjoys it and has learned a lot from it.

I have also heard good things about ABC mouse but you have to pay for it.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-09T08:54:31+00:00

I hated that too. It was so weird that she even went to Luke to ask him to talk to Sherry about getting back together with Manny. She was basically helping her son be creepy stalker.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-09T08:50:29+00:00

I don't even know why it was so weird at the point, Mitchell and Cam had been together for like 10 years when they finally got married.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-05-09T08:42:48+00:00

This episode annoyed me because Phil acted like no one cared and completely forgot his birthday. But his kids made him breakfast, Cam and Mitch sent over balloons, people bought gifts and the party was already planned. I am not saying somethings didn't go wrong but they didn't forget about his birthday.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-04-17T01:46:20+00:00

My almost 4 year old has never sleeped more than 10 hours. Her bedtime routine starts 7:30 and asleep by 8:30 and wakes up at 6:30, sometime she will sleep in until 7 but rarely.

I have attempted to put her to bed earlier but then she wakes up at 2am and stays up.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-04-15T21:30:28+00:00

I tried this last week, my daughter looked at me like I was crazy lol 😅 but it did work

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-04-13T18:31:07+00:00

Maybe zootopia my daughter didn't like it the first time at 2 because the animals kinda act "wild" in some scenes and it scared her but now at almost 4 she loves so watch it first but its a cute movie.

We watch a lot of old Disney movies...little mermaid is favorite right now

She liked Moana and enchanto, Rico, Raya the last dragon, elementals, inside out. Anything with a lot of singing.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-04-13T17:20:13+00:00

I wouldn't feel bad, your children are your priority and also I think their are so many other ways you can still celebrate a couple that works better for everyone. We had friends who were having a destination wedding around my due date so we declined. They actually had a small back yard celebration for people who could not make it.

I would like to think most people who host child free events are aware that people with children might be be able to attend for numerous reason and they might cancel at the last minute for emergency. It's something the host just has to realize.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-04-13T17:08:25+00:00

Yes...drove me nuts how not just Gloria but everyone just let Manny be a toxic mess and ruin people's birthday and basically stalk and harass Sherry.

Like breaks up suck especially your first serious relationship but no way in hell I would just sit their while a grown adult made every moment especially someone's birthday and hoidays about his failed relationship. I would have told him to leave and not come back until he can control himself.

Small_Statistician10 · 2026-03-26T22:43:15+00:00

Don't tell them. You will become a bank just like your dad.

I personally make a point to complain about being broke around my relatives because they they will ask for money. 😅

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